In a shocking turn of events, deputies have apprehended a man responsible for a seemingly unprovoked stabbing of an adult male pedestrian in Bloomington. The assault took place at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Bloomington Avenue on the morning of December 14, 2023. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department stated that they got a call at around 11:20 a.m., arriving on the scene to find two individuals with stab wounds.
The attacker, identified as Alex Monjaraz, a 31-year-old male from the area, had engaged in a sudden and violent encounter with the unnamed victim. According to the official report by the Sheriff-Coroner, the victim was merely walking on the sidewalk when Monjaraz, seemingly without any provocation, armed himself with a knife and proceeded to stab him. The victim, in an act of self-defense, managed to disarm Monjaraz and used the knife against him.
Upon their arrival, deputies provided medical aid to both men and gathered evidence, including the knife used in the assault along with several others found at the location. Both the victim and Monjaraz were quickly transported to a local trauma center for treatment of their injuries. Monjaraz's condition led to his hospitalization even as he faced charges for the heinous act. No indication of any prior relationship between the two men has been made known at this time, highlighting the randomness of the attack.
Following the incident, Monjaraz was arrested and is currently being detained at the West Valley Detention Center, according to the Sheriff’s Department. The authorities urge those with details about the stabbing to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station, or to remain anonymous, reach out via the We-Tip Hotline or through their website. The case, numbered 032303197, is an ongoing investigation as deputies work to discern the motive behind the attack.
